Originally posted at Bunny's Review

Starting out we are quickly introduced to Geoffrey the hero. Someone who acts like life is very busy and he does not have time to stop and smell the roses. He is still trying to adjust to being the Earl of Kanewood and all duties. When his carriage cracks a wheel he decides a break from everything might help him make some decisions.

On first meeting Rebecca, Geoffrey is a little taken with her beauty.

Geoffrey raised an eyebrow at that. This beautiful creature was related to the florid-faced innkeeper? Impossible.

When Rebecca’s father, Thomas, realizes that her beauty is starting to cause problems at the inn he thinks about selling her in marriage. He is not concerned with her feelings he is more concerned with how much money he can make.

“Don’t I know it. I better get her wed while she’s still pure.” Thomas paused to smile wryly. “A virgin would fetch a high price around these parts.”

The book was a fast read. It has several good points but has a few drawbacks for me. By the third chapter the H/h has sex. I know most all historical romances published today are the same, but for this reader it is something I do not enjoy reading in historical until the H/h are married.

The only other problem I had with the book was the lack of details. The story just did not provide enough details for me.

I enjoyed the mystery in the story. The twist and plot was something I do not remember reading about before. The author provided a different look on a sometimes over used plot dealing with brothers.

I recommend this book to romance readers who enjoy historical romances that are currently being published.

The bunnies and I give this book carrots. ( )